Spirits with Crime

Hi spooky people! Welcome to another December episode! While the holidays bring tidings of joy and cheer, today’s episode reminds us that Christmas can also come with chills and thrills! Cozy up with your favorite holiday treat as we dive into two fascinating stories that perfectly blend the macabre with the merry.

First, I explore the Alpine Manor Murders, a case of betrayal and horror set against the backdrop of a Michigan nursing home in the 1980s. This shocking tale involves twisted relationships and chilling confessions that will leave you stunned.

Then, we take a festive, yet spooky detour, into the Ghosts of Christmas Past, looking at the holiday tradition of telling ghost stories. Long before Hallmark movies, people gathered around the fire to share eerie tales during the Christmas season. From the iconic A Christmas Carol to the epic Beowulf, we’ll unwrap the origins of this frightful festive custom.

Let’s keep the holiday spirit alive—share your thoughts on these stories, leave a review, and let us know your favorite spooky holiday traditions! Your feedback is the ultimate gift that keeps on giving.

Don’t forget to join the fun! Share your pick for California's most haunted location for our December minisode!

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Sources:

https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/corzo-holly-recipe/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwendolyn_Graham_and_Cathy_Wood

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7895921/Serial-killer-freed-prison-33-years-murders-detective-warns-strike-again.html

https://www.history.com/news/christmas-tradition-ghost-stories

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/plea-resurrect-christmas-tradition-telling-ghost-stories-180967553/

It’s officially December, and while the season is known for warmth and cheer, today’s episode takes a chilling turn! Bundle up and join me as we explore two frosty mysteries perfect for this festive (and frigid!) time of year together.

First, we visit one of the most perplexing mysteries of all time: The Dyatlov Pass Incident. What led nine experienced hikers to meet their untimely and bizarre ends in the snowy wilderness of the Ural Mountains?

Then, we step into the icy footprints of the Yeti, the legendary snow monster said to roam the Himalayas. Let’s sift through folklore, and sightings, behind this frosty phenomenon- and decide if the Yeti made an appearance in Russia.

As December rolls in, I’d love to hear your thoughts on these cold cases, and the show overall! Are you team conspiracy or team creature? Share your theories in the comments, leave a review, and let me know what you’d love to hear next. Your feedback is the ultimate gift for me this season!

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Sources: ⁠https://www.history.com/news/dyatlov-pass-incident-soviet-hiker-death-mystery⁠

⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident⁠

⁠https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-020-00081-8⁠

⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeti⁠

⁠https://www.historyextra.com/period/general-history/yeti-real-history-legend-abominable-snowman/⁠

Hello spooky people, happy Thanksgiving! Dark secrets and write folklore are on the menu in today’s episode as we dive into the chilling case of Diane Staudte and the strange, whispering spirits of the fields- the Feldgeister.

First, we explore the twisted tale of Diane Staudte, the so-called “Facebook Mom,” whose seemingly ordinary life hid a sinister pattern of manipulation, deceit, and murder. What drove this suburban mother to turn her family into victims, and how did authorities piece together the horrifying puzzle?

Then we venture into the realm of rural mythology to meet the Feldgeister, or cornfield spirits. These shadowy figures are said to stalk the crops, watching, whispering, and sometimes luring the unwary into the unknown. Are they protectors of the harvest or something far more sinister? Tune in and get your fill- cheers!

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Sources: https://punchdrink.com/recipes/corn-n-oil/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staudte_Family_Murders

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/antifreeze-murder

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feldgeister

Hello spooky people! Are you all ready for Thanksgiving this year? The year has absolutely FLOWN BY!

Today, we’re stopping by what’s often called “America’s Most Haunted Hotel”—The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. From its beginnings as a luxury resort in the 1880s to its chilling stint as a "cancer hospital" run by the notorious Dr. Norman Baker, this historic landmark is brimming with ghostly tales. Are you brave enough to check in?

As always, I want to hear from you! Where do you think we should stop next on our Haunted Road Trip? Our next destination is California—let me know which spooky site we should cover! Your input keeps the scares coming!

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Sources: ⁠⁠⁠https://crescent-hotel.com/

⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crescent_Hotel_(Eureka_Springs,_Arkansas)⁠

Hello spooky people- are you ready to dive into some not-so-sweet tales today?

First, we dive into the infamous Glico-Morinaga Case, a chilling tale of corporate blackmail, poisoned candy, and a mastermind known as “The Monster with 21 Faces.” This bizarre string of crimes kept Japan in suspense for years and left investigators—and the public—with more questions than answers.

Then, we unravel the eerie legend of Kuchisake-Onna, the terrifying "Slit-Mouthed Woman" of Japanese folklore. A masked figure who asks one question, Kuchisake-Onna has haunted the streets and imaginations of Japan for generations. Is there a way to escape her wrath?

What do you think really happened with the Glico-Morinaga case? And how would you outsmart Kuchisake-Onna if she stopped you? Let me know your thoughts and theories- Cheers!

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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glico_Morinaga_case

https://allthatsinteresting.com/monster-with-21-faces

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuchisake-onna

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C5%8Dkai

Hello spooky people! November has brought some struggles with it, but still we persevere! I'm back with another thrilling episode—and a big apology for the late post! This week, we dive into two wildly different but equally chilling mysteries. 🌊🐉

First, we unravel the haunting disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley, a young woman who vanished without a trace from a cruise ship in 1998. With sightings reported years later and eerie theories swirling, her case remains one of the most heartbreaking and puzzling disappearances on record.

Then, we’re making waves in Scotland as we explore the legend of the Loch Ness Monster! From shadowy sonar blips to “photographic” proof, we discuss the history of Nessie and whether this aquatic cryptid is fact, fiction, or just a very shy creature avoiding the paparazzi.

What do you think happened to Amy Lynn Bradley? And are you Team Nessie Believer or Team Skeptic? Let me know your theories!

Don’t forget to join the fun! Share your pick for Arkansas' most haunted location for our November minisode!

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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Amy_Lynn_Bradley

https://internationalcruisevictims.org/stories/amy-lynn-bradley/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Ness_Monster

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-22125981

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lochness/legend.html

Hello spooky people- This week, I think we all would like a little distraction from the world, and although it may be a short reprieve, I hope we can all work together and do our part to keep each other safe.

This week we’re covering the Max Headroom Incident—that unforgettable night in 1987 when a masked figure hijacked two Chicago TV stations with bizarre ramblings, unsettling visuals, and a whole lot of confusion. Decades later, we’re still left wondering: who was behind it, and what did they want?

Next, we unravel the enigma of Polybius, the alleged government-engineered arcade game that supposedly brainwashed players, causing mysterious physical and psychological effects.

Don’t forget to share your theories on these mysteries, and let me know if you would have tried a game of Polybius if you saw it at your local arcade.

Don’t forget to join the fun! Share your pick for Arkansas' most haunted location for our November minisode!

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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Headroom_signal_hijacking

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Headroom

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polybius_(urban_legend)

https://www.coinop.org/Game/103223/Polybius

Hello spooky people! Technological issues aside, Episode 90 is full of scares. This week’s episode dives into two legendary tales of mystery and madness that will have you questioning what lies beyond its walls.

First up, we explore the Winchester Mystery House, a sprawling mansion that seems to have a mind of its own. Built by Sarah Winchester, the widow of a gun magnate, this house is filled with twisting staircases, doors to nowhere, and endless corridors. But is it haunted by spirits seeking vengeance, or is there something else behind its odd construction?

Then, we turn to America’s first (and possibly most terrifying) serial killer, H.H. Holmes. Known for his “Murder Castle,” Holmes is popularly known to have lured his victims into a maze of trap doors, hidden rooms, and chilling devices. We'll unpack how just how true those rumors are, and what really lies behind this infamous figure's door.

Don’t forget to join the fun! Share your pick for Arkansas' most haunted location for ourNovember minisode!

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Sources: https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Mystery_House

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Holmes

https://www.britannica.com/biography/H-H-Holmes

https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/h-h-holmes/

Ready for another chilling stop on our Haunted Road Trip? In today’s special Halloween minisode, we’re diving into the eerie depths of Arizona’s Slaughterhouse Canyon—a place where whispers on the wind tell of a mother’s sorrow and a haunting that has echoed through the canyon for centuries. According to legend, this canyon saw a family’s tragic end, and those who dare to visit after dark report hearing the heart-wrenching cries of the mother, lost in time.

Tune in to hear the full story of Slaughterhouse Canyon and the paranormal encounters that keep ghost hunters coming back.

And since we’re heading to Arkansas next, I want to hear from you! Drop a comment, shoot a message, or tag us with your guesses: what’s the most haunted place in Arkansas? Your suggestion could be featured in the next minisode!

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Sources: ⁠https://medium.com/@lisariggio1994/the-bone-chilling-legend-of-slaughterhouse-canyon-cc031cf7372d⁠

⁠https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/arizona/slaughterhouse-canyon-az⁠

Hello spooky people! Are you ready for our second to last week of October? I know I am- this week, we’re plunging into one of true crime’s darkest pits and uncovering the roots of a haunting legend rooted in deep African culture.

We begin with the Ed Gein case—an infamous story of horror that rocked 1950s America. From his gruesome acts to the chilling discoveries made at his farm, Ed Gein’s twisted story inspired some of the most nightmarish characters in horror film history. Then, we head to the origins of the zombie legend in Haitian voodoo culture. Long before zombies were stalking movie screens, tales of the reanimated dead held deep cultural and spiritual significance in Haiti. Can you believe it?

Haunted Arizona Alert! Remember to share your picks for Arizona’s most haunted spot—your suggestion could make it into our Halloween minisode! And keep an eye out for our Haunted Tier List this weekend; it's time to pick the ultimate haunt of the season. Cheers!

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Sources: ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein⁠

⁠https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ed-Gein⁠

⁠https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/12125⁠

⁠https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/12/13/250844800/zoinks-tracing-the-history-of-zombie-from-haiti-to-the-cdc#:~:text=The%20undead%20corpses%20actually%20trace,voudou%20sorcerer%20called%20a%20bokor⁠.

⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie⁠